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Here's my team for Round 1. I'm sure I'll tweak it before play starts. Props James Slipper Laurie Weeks Rodey Blake (Bench) Hooker Andrew Hore Chilliboy Ralepelle (Bench) Locks James Horwill Victor Matfield Chris Jack (Bench) Back Row David Pocock Daniel Braid Richie McCaw Jono Jenkins...

I understand that NZ rugby wants to protect their rugby infrastructure and discourage players from running off for a bigger salary overseas, and therefore make it a requirement that if you want to be considered for the All Blacks you have to show a commitment to NZ rugby by playing in the NPC...

That's my point exactly. Hewat was a talent no doubt, but fell out of favour with the Wallaby selectors. Had the policy I mentioned been in place, he could have moved to another S14 team and stil been immediately eligible for the Wallabies. But moving to England would have excluded him because...

I wasn't sure if this was rattified or not. Is it accepted by all the three SANZAR teams? I am pretty sure NZ doesn't want their ABs playing outside of NZ.

I sort of understand the argument to not allow players who play outside of Australia to be eligible for the Wallabies, but I think my idea is a good alternate. I don't like the idea of the sabbatical, or losing players in the years between World Cups and then rushing them back into the...

The difference is you guys were here temporarily, I have to struggle to get my rugby fix!

I AM one of those Wallabies supporters. Throughout the Super 14 and Tri-Nations I was getting up as early as 4am on Saturday's to scour the internet and find a stream for the game. That's commitment :P

I know its 9 months away but I was wondering if anyone else on the forums is going to the RWC. I managed to snag a package of tickets to all the All Black games, and also added the Wallabies vs Ireland game. I'll be based in Auckland(flying in from Canada for the month) and was wondering if...

Why does Stephen Hoiles keep getting overlooked? And Richard Brown get selected?! I know Hoiles is injured, but c'mon!